Process Engineer

We will only look at candidates with an engineering degree!

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The Process Engineer supports the strategic development, implementation, and support of new process technologies to increase the Company's efficiency and profitability. The Process Engineer is involved in a variety of engineering functions, including upgrades to plant design, continuous improvement of production processes, management of medium to large capital projects, and evaluation/implementation of new process technologies.

The Process Engineer will support all policies, goals, and objectives of the Company and will represent the Company knowledgeably and professionally.

Essential Job Functions

• Relentlessly pursues being a better-version-of-themselves.
• Leverages systems to drive behaviors. Identifies the system (or lack of a system) that creates unwanted behaviors and reengineers (or engineers) the system.
• Utilizes Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manages effective project budgets and timelines. Communicates unanticipated deviations to Engineering Manager.
• Promotes a proactive (vs. reactive) culture.
• Drives knowledge and problem-solving ability to the lowest levels of the organization.
• Inspires others through a shared vision of the future.
• Responsible for providing day-to-day technical support to ensure continuous and efficient plant operations, identify plant inefficiencies, lead improvement efforts to increase production capacity, and maintain and develop P&ID's, SOP's, and MOC's as needed.
• Works with the Engineering Manager to manage and coordinate the design, engineering, and execution of multiple projects that are safe, efficient, on-time, and on-budget. Conduct project evaluations and develops continuous improvement ideas and best practices.
• Works closely with the Engineering Manager and other key stakeholders to ensure projects are constructed on time and within budget. Liaises with contractor's staff, attends construction and/or design meetings, and reviews detailed designs and specifications.
• Provides engineering guidance and technical input for the production process, the chemistry involved, process equipment, and the other components within an ethanol plant.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with colleagues, consultants, and key stakeholders to support their analysis and development needs and ensure the accomplishment of plant goals.
• Communicates with the Engineering Manager regularly and make recommendations regarding new technology or ideas that may improve plant operations.
• Maintains a high level of service and work performance and supports and promotes a positive and cooperative team environment that fosters creative problem solving and shared learning.
• Ensures all local, state, and federal regulations are being met at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality of all records and company matters.
• Completes tasks assigned by the Engineering Manager and other duties not listed herein but need to be accomplished to maintain safe and productive day-to-day operations within the plant.
• Demonstrate support of the E Energy Adams' engagement process and live the Company's core values and guiding principles. Promote E Energy Adams in the community.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering fields.
  • Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Chemical Engineering preferred.
• 2 years of experience in a large-scale industrial continuous process manufacturing environment.
  • Ethanol manufacturing experience preferred
• Able to read, write, and comprehend the English language.

Skills/Abilities Required

• Must be detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Knowledge of statistics and Statistical Process Control.
• Working knowledge of Project Management Processes.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people and communicate information to obtain positive results.
• Strong continuous improvement mentality.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to safety and environmental compliance is critical.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work around and on industrial equipment.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs and ladders up to 200 feet.
• Ability to work while sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to enter confined spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be willing to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.
• Ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color on a computer monitor.
• Ability to communicate by using and hearing a 2-way radio system.

Disclaimer

The Process Engineer must be able to perform primary job functions satisfactorily with, or without, reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required. If accommodations are needed by an applicant or employee to perform the essential job functions, please advise Human Resources in writing as to the accommodations requested.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed, at the discretion of management.